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USA: Nebraska nuclear authorities say 'safety prevails' amid flood

Source(s): Agence France Presse
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The Nebraskan public has been assured that its two nuclear plant facilities are safe, even though floodwaters from the Missouri River have surrounded one plant and are gradually moving towards the other, reports AFP. "There is little to no chance of anything like Fukushima happening here," said Tim Nellenbach, who oversees Fort Calhoun's nuclear operations.

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Hazards Flood NBC - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
Themes Risk identification and assessment Governance Disaster risk management
Country and region United States of America

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